Bike ride set for Sunday

The Friends of the Pere Marquette Rail-Trail's annual bike ride and inline skating event is set for 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5. People also can walk or run.

The event starts at the Midland trail head located at the Farmers Market in downtown Midland. People can travel any distance they wish, including to Clare or to the Chippewa Nature Center. Rest stops are located at Midland, Sanford and Coleman.

Cost is $25, and includes a commemorative T-shirt. (People who do not want a T-shirt can deduct $10.) Registration increases $5 on the day of the event, and T-shirts aren't guaranteed. Participants 14 and younger can ride free when accompanied by a registered adult.

For more information or to register, call Dick Jellum at (989) 631-3768 or Joe Malan at (989) 687-6899.